Comparison Table

Buildings Being Compared
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The Temple of Hera
The Jefferson Memorial
Location
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Olympia, Greece
Washington, D.C.
Year(s) Built
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590 B.C.
1938
Type(s) of Columns
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Doric
Doric
Materials Used to Build


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Originally made with
wood, then was later
replaced with stone and clay
Marble
Purpose for Building
To honor the wife of
Zeus, Hera
Originally built to honor
President Roosevelt, but
was later changed to
honor President Jefferson